Artist Teacher Group

The Network of East Anglian Art Teachers (NEAAT) have partnered with the Sainsbury Centre to allow Artists / Teachers the opportunity to develop their creative practice, alongside peers, in our purpose-built learning studio.

12 September 2026 - 12 June 2027

ENCOMPASS: Art Across Borders

A CPD programme for teachers, developed in partnership with Norwich University of the Arts, in which we explore the work of global majority artists in our collection.

3 November 2026

SoundEscapes

Meet art like never before. SoundEscapes is a project connecting art and music and aims to help bring our collection to life.

Ryan Gander

A newly commissioned artwork by celebrated artist Ryan Gander OBE RA is now on display in the Living Area.

Smartify Audio Tours

Our new audio tours highlight some of the most unique objects from our global collection. We recognise art as alive and have created two immersive audio experiences to help bring it to life for you.

Living Art: Eight Ways to Enjoy This Unique Experience

At the Sainsbury Centre, we recognise art as alive. But what does that mean in practice? We invite you to experience the museum as never before.

Big Sunday

Join us for fun free activities every first Sunday of each month. And there's no need to book. Next session Sun 4 Oct 2026.

Young Artists’ Studio (7-11)

A hands-on one-day workshop for 7-11 year olds. Experiment in three dimensions using some surprising materials, with associate artist Kate Munro.

29 October 2026

Mini Studio

Take part in relaxed guided exploration followed by multi-sensory play. Monthly during term time.

ARTICULATION Programme

Regional heat of the Articulation Prize, in which students compete with peers by giving a 10 minute presentation on the artwork of their choice.

25 February 2027

How Do We Find Love?

Our autumn 2026 season explores the profound complexities of human relationships, desire, and intimacy.

13 November 2026 - 30 May 2027